Who’d have thought of Winter Wonderland as a gentle bossa nova or White Christmas as a bass led jazz-funk groove? well here it is: LET IT SNOW - A Christmas card from Hamish Stuart and friends – a collection of classic, feel good Christmas songs arranged in an new and exciting way that crosses the already blurred lines between jazz and sophisticated pop and is performed in a warm, intimate setting.

The basic trio of Hamish Stuart on guitars and vocals, bass player Steve Pearce and drummer Ralph Salmins are enhanced by the inimitable Jim Mullen on guitar, Matt Irving on accordion, Pete Murray on keyboards and Steve Sidwell, flugelhorn.

‘Simplicity’ and ‘intimacy’ were key words in defining the style the trio wanted to achieve and drummer Ralph Salmin’s cosy studio was the perfect setting in which to record. The vocals are performed at a ‘conversational’ level, and in some cases almost whispered – perfectly supported by a sensitive touch on bass and drums. The album was produced over a week of recording by Hamish, Steve and Ralph.

A little more about the trio...
Hamish Stuart – from lead singer and guitarist with the Average White Band to its split in ’82, to touring and recording in Paul McCartney’s band through the nineties, Hamish has recorded and written songs for the cream of soul and r&b artists including Aretha Franklin, Atlantic Starr, George Benson, Diana Ross... he currently heads his own band.

Ralph Salmins – from his touring with the Count Basie Band through the nineties through to his current work on Guy Barker’s Mercury Prize nominated album “Into the Blue” Ralph has worked with almost every musical legend around from Kirk Whalum and Billy Cobham to Van Morrison and Elvis Costello ...the list is endless...

Steve Pearce - alongside Ralph, he also toured and recorded with Van Morrison his recordings credentials read like a who’s who of the biggest musical artists around... Tom Jones, Elton John and Madonna to name but a few. Steve is bass player in the Hamish Stuart Band.

CONTACT:
Claire at Sulphuric Records
e: claire@sulphur.demon.co.uk
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